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Position Summary The Customer Service Laboratory Administrator serves to support the smooth running of the Laboratory operation through providing a variety of administrative and Customer service-based assistance. The Customer Service Laboratory Administrator responsibilities include dealing with Customer queries regarding order status and timelines, sample retrieval and receipt, consumable purchasing, archiving and other general administrative tasks. Duties SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES
Laboratory Assistant
Position Summary To assist and supply the demands of the laboratory to support the daily organisation of the microbiology and chemistry units thus facilitating the timely testing and analysis of all samples. The laboratory assistant is responsible for media preparation, the cleaning and maintaining of tools and equipment, and ensuring all lab consumable are rotated and adequately stocked. Please note: This is a part-time role, 8 hour shift for Saturdays. Duties Safety •To ensure all laboratory work is carried out in compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 including section 13 "Duties of employees", Health and Safety policies and all relevant statutory provisions in conjunction with the laboratory staff and under the direction of the laboratory senior management team. •Cleaning of general laboratory, test rooms and cleanroom, including the disposal of laboratory waste generated in carrying out duties. •Continuously monitor work area for unsafe conditions and take immediate action to correct unsafe conditions. Quality •To ensure all work in the laboratory is carried out in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, ISO13485 (Current Revision), ISO17025 (Current Revision) accreditation requirements, internal procedures and in conjunction with the laboratory staff and under the direction of the laboratory senior management team. •To understand and always abide by the STERIS Quality Management System and the incorporated procedures. •To ensure the Laboratory unit is maintained in a clean and orderly condition and complete general house keeping tasks as per relevant quality documentation. •Maintain accurate and sufficiently detailed records of all quality tests performed, ensuring all documentation meets Good Document Practice (GDP) •Maintain test equipment and instrumentation in good order. •Perform review of GLP documentation generated in the Laboratory. This documentation includes, but is not limited to, protocols, reports, procedures, policies, test reports, log books and internal records. •To alert a member of the senior laboratory management team to any process, job related problems or discrepancies. Duties - cont'd Quality •To ensure all work in the laboratory is carried out in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, ISO13485 (Current Revision), ISO17025 (Current Revision) accreditation requirements, internal procedures and in conjunction with the laboratory staff and under the direction of the laboratory senior management team. •To understand and always abide by the STERIS Quality Management System and the incorporated procedures. •To ensure the Laboratory unit is maintained in a clean and orderly condition and complete general housekeeping tasks as per relevant quality documentation. •Maintain accurate and sufficiently detailed records of all quality tests performed, ensuring all documentation meets Good Document Practice (GDP) •Maintain test equipment and instrumentation in good working order. •To alert a member of the senior laboratory management team to any process, job related problems or discrepancies. Cost •Record and monitor consumable stocks relating to the Laboratory to ensure adequate stocks of supplies are maintained at all times. •To be proactive in highlighting and resolving situations to support turnaround time adherence and testing requirements. Other •Undertake any other duties as directed by the site management team. •Undergo internal and external training as required. •To provide support to ongoing continuous improvement efforts and LEAN activities with STERIS •To deal with all organizational, customer and internal parties information with strict confidentiality at all times and in a professional manner. •To help create and maintain a proactive culture where team members are empowered to deliver the company values of ACHIEVEMENT, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY and ACCOUNTABILITY. Education Degree High School Diploma or GED Required Experience
Director Of Quality And Development
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT Grade VIII | Permanent Full-Time | 70 Hours Per Fortnight LOCATION: Tullamore, Portlaoise or Mullingar, with travel across Muiríosa Foundation service locations REPORTING TO: Chief Operating Officer TENURE: Permanent, full-time THE ROLE The Director of Quality and Development will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will provide strategic leadership and oversight across Quality, Advocacy, Learning & Development, Digital Enhancement, Health, Safety & Risk. The Director will align work across these areas with Muiríosa Foundation’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities, using evidence, feedback, lived experience and organisational learning to strengthen practice and support continuous improvement. THE DIRECTOR WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH • People supprted by the Muiriosa Foundation and their Support Staff. • The Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team and Board governance structures. • The Quality, Risk and Safety Manager and the Learning and Development Manager. • Operational services, Human Resources, Finance, ICT, the Data Protection Officer and other organisational departments. • The HSE, HIQA, the Health and Safety Authority, advocacy organisations, educational institutions, research partners and other relevant stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide strategic leadership across Quality, Advocacy, Learning and Development, and Health, Safety and Risk. • Establish clear priorities aligned with Muiríosa Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, mission and values. • Contribute to organisational strategy, governance, improvement priorities and overall organisational effectiveness. • Ensure that the rights, voices, will and preferences of people supported remain central to work across the four areas. • Provide strategic leadership for quality assurance and quality enhancement, informed by lived experience, evidence, feedback, personal outcomes and professional judgement. • Ensure learning from complaints, safeguarding matters, incidents, audits, inspections, reviews and feedback informs improvement activity. • Develop and lead a strategic framework for advocacy and support meaningful participation and co-production by people supported. • Set the strategic direction for workforce learning and development and promote leadership development, reflective practice, coaching, mentoring and peer learning. • Set the strategic direction for health, safety and risk management, including oversight of significant and emerging organisational risks. • Promote proportionate approaches to risk that support safety while respecting autonomy, rights, choice and positive risk-taking. • Oversee organisational policy governance and improvements to policies, processes and workflows. • Provide strategic direction for accessible digital enhancement and engagement initiatives within the function. • Provide clear, balanced and evidence-based assurance to senior leadership, the Board and relevant Board committees. • Build effective partnerships with statutory, regulatory, advocacy, professional, educational & research bodies, & The Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. EXPECTATIONS OF THE POSTHOLDER • Demonstrate strategic and systems leadership through a strong commitment to The Muiríosa Foundation’s vision, mission and values. • Promote rights-based, person-centred and neuroaffirmative practice. • Exercise sound judgement and communicate complex information clearly and accessibly. • Model integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. • Work flexibly and travel across Muiríosa Foundation service locations as required. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS • A relevant qualification at Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in health or social care, quality, risk management, education, learning and development, organisational development, management, leadership or another relevant discipline. • Significant senior management or leadership experience within disability services, health, social care, education, quality, advocacy, risk, learning and development or a related environment. • Experience of leading through managers or senior professional leads. • Experience of developing and implementing organisational strategy, governance frameworks or significant improvement initiatives. • Demonstrated knowledge of quality, advocacy, health and safety, risk, organisational learning and workforce development. • A strong understanding of rights-based and person-centred disability supports. • An understanding of the legislative, regulatory and policy environment relevant to disability services in Ireland. • Experience of using evidence, information, feedback and lived experience to inform organisational decision-making and improvement. • Excellent strategic-thinking, leadership, communication, collaboration and influencing skills. • The ability to prepare clear, balanced and evidence-based reports for senior leadership and governance structures. • A full driving licence and access to transport, as travel across Muiríosa Foundation’s service areas will be required, subject to any reasonable accommodation. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • Health and wellbeing supports, including an Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7. • Extensive training and professional-development opportunities, including support for relevant further education. • Meaningful and varied work with the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives. • Salary in line with Department of Health pay scales and public sector pay provisions. • Public service pension arrangements and a range of leave benefits. • Health insurance group schemes and the Cycle to Work Scheme, subject to applicable conditions. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Muiríosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively welcome applications from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance and we will be happy to assist. APPLICATION DETAILS For informal enquiries, please contact: [insert name and email address] Closing date for receipt of completed applications: [insert date and time] Application method: [insert application link or instructions] DATA PROTECTION Muiríosa Foundation will process personal data provided in connection with an application for this role in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Acts 2018 and the organisation’s applicable data protection arrangements. Suitability as outlined in person specification and job description attached. Informal Enquiries: Eoin Mooney ( Chief Operating Officer ) 086 3811089 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 27th October @ 7.00pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at: Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Marketing, Communications & Campaigns Officer
The Marketing, Communications & Campaigns Officer will provide practical communications, content, project and administrative support across Family Carers Ireland's communications activities, fundraising and marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships and organisational projects. Working closely with the National Fundraising Manager, Acting Content Marketing Lead, senior managers and relevant project leads, the post-holder will help coordinate campaign delivery, prepare and publish approved content, manage project actions and timelines, support stakeholder engagement, and assist with routine marketing and communications activity. The role will help ensure projects and campaigns are delivered effectively while increasing organisational capacity and reducing administrative and delivery pressure across priority workstreams. The post-holder will work within agreed organisational priorities, messaging, brand guidelines and approval processes. The Marketing, Communications & Campaigns Officer must possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience: Minimum NFQ level 7 or higher in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, advertising, media, business (with marketing/communications specialism) or a closely related discipline. Minimum three years' experience in digital marketing, communications, fundraising, project coordination, events management or a related role in not for profit. Experience managing multiple projects, campaigns or events simultaneously. Strong organisational, planning and administrative skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience producing and adapting content for websites, email and social media. Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills. Experience maintaining content calendars, campaign trackers or similar systems. Confidence using digital communications platforms, such as website content management systems, email marketing tools and social media scheduling platforms. Basic understanding of digital content performance and reporting. Experience supporting senior managers and coordinating stakeholder engagement. Strong Microsoft 365 skills and confidence using digital communication platforms. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Terms & Conditions: Nine-month fixed term contract (37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and Friday 9am to 5pm). This role is hybrid with flexibility to work from home several days per week. The office base for this role is Family Carers Ireland, Market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is essential. The remuneration for this role includes a salary of €40,000 - €46,000 and access to a defined contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement is 26 days per year.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Tullamore Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Administrator
Are you ready to help great clients build their future? We are seeking an Administrator to join our talented team of proactive professional advisors servicing clients across Ireland. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. The successful candidate will work closely with our team at Ifac Tullamore. About Ifac: Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, and agribusiness sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Our Purpose: Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive. Our Ambition: With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector. Life at Ifac: Working at Ifac means being part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth. Ifac emphasises a balanced work-life environment, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Our Values At Ifac, we are dedicated to cultivating a workplace grounded in the core values of Energy, Commitment, Foresight, Collaboration, and Respect. Making an impact: We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimise opportunities. The Role: The role will include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
HR/QSE Administrator
About Elis Elis is a leading international provider of textile, hygiene, and Cleanroom services, located across 31 countries globally, supporting highly regulated industries with contamination control solutions. We partner closely with our customers to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-quality services. The Role As the HR/QSE Administrator , you will play a key role in supporting our Birr plant by delivering effective HR services and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. This is a varied role, offering exposure to both HR and QSE functions, and would suit someone with strong organisational skills, independence, and a drive to make a positive impact. Experience in either HR or QSE is preferable. What We Offer Key Responsibilities HR: · Act as the first point of contact for HR queries. · Maintain accurate HR documentation and databases in line with legislation. · Lead recruitment, onboarding, induction, and probation reviews. · Support managers with performance management, employee relations, and investigations. · Liaise with payroll to resolve queries and maintain employee records. · Drive employee engagement initiatives and update HR communications. QSE: · Maintain and update QSE documentation, policies, and records. · Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards. · Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. · Coordinate QSE-related training and promote a culture of safety and responsibility. · Stay informed on relevant legislation and ensure organisational compliance. Who We’re Looking For · Previous experience in HR or QSE is preferable · Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail · Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information confidentially · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to continuous improvement
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Why Choose us? Excellent pay rates: Earn up to €21.92 Mileage: Paid mileage Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Sign On Bonus: €500 bonus after 3 months* Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Refer a Friend: Earn €500 for successful referrals QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* Recognition & Rewards: Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts Who we are looking for Experience: 3 years of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends About us At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.
